Overview

In 2015, NAILA will invite primary school students through to executive level speakers to participate in a national Indonesian speech competition carried out in several stages, culminating with a national awards ceremony in Melbourne.

Participants will have the opportunity to showcase their language skills, discuss bilateral issues and share traditional arts, culture and musical performances with the public.

NAILA complements existing (non-language based) awards, including the New Colombo Plan scholarships, and closes the gap in awards offered to Australians by involving primary school students through to professional level speakers.

The Award Categories for 2015 are as follows:

Award category

Amount $AUD

Speech time
minutes

1

Primary School Language Award

300

2 – 3

2

Junior School Language Award

400

3 – 4

3

Middle School Language Award

600

3 – 5

4

Senior School Language Award

1,000

4 – 6

5

Tertiary Language Award

2,000

5 – 7

6

Executive Language Award

3,000

7 – 15

7

‘Wild-card’ Language Award

2,500

5 – 10

NAILA will take place in four stages:

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

Stage 4

14 September

27 October

31 Oct – 7 November

Late November

Submissions open 14 September.

NAILA information
sessions to be held across states and territories during September and October.

Participants to send in their video recording to the NAILA committee for adjudication by appointed judging panel.

Submission deadline is 11:59 pm Melbourne time on 27 October.

Judges and/or NAILA committee to conduct online interviews with top three candidates in each category to gauge language comprehension.

Award recipients announced on 9 November.

Winner from each category flown to Melbourne to present their speeches to VIP invitees and the public.